Donald Trump suggests U-turn on decision to run for third term as president in speech to US troops

Ladies and gentlemen, it would appear that Donald Trump has once again changed his mind over the subject of seeking a third term in the White House.

Never one to let minor obstructions such as the Constitution of the United States stand in his way, Trump hasn't been shy about flirting with the prospect of seeking another presidential term once his current tenure expires in 2028.

After initially floating the prospect earlier in the year, with one Republican politician revealing exactly how he could pull the currently illegal feat off, Trump seemed dead set on once again attempting to extend his stay in the Oval Office.

He later backtracked on this idea just weeks after his official merchandise store released 'Trump 2028' hats, saying it was 'not something' he was looking to do.

However, the 78-year-old appears to have U-turned on his U-turn during a speech to US troops stationed in the Middle East.

Donald Trump made the admission during his official tour of the Middle East (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

'I'll have to think about that'

Addressing the troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Trump reiterated his claims that his predecessor Joe Biden had rigged the 2020 election, adding that his team had 'won three elections' (via Sky News).

A claim which has never been proven and led to one woman losing her life during the infamous 6 January United States Capitol attack.

Not content with making just one incendiary statement, he went on to refer to his current term in office as his third and not second by adding: "Some people want us to do a fourth... I'll have to think about that."

Could a few more years of Trump ruling be on the cards? (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Could Donald Trump seek a third term as US President?

Any attempt by Trump to seek a third (not a fourth) term in office would be unconstitutional per the Twenty-Second Amendment, which states that 'no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice'.

This rule was introduced back in 1951 after Franklin D Roosevelt was elected four times, breaking rank with all of his predecessors who stepped down after two terms.

Although you could argue that Roosevelt's time in power did coincide with some pretty extraordinary times, which included leading America through the Great Depression and World War II.

However, seeking a third term in office would not be an easy one (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

How could Donald Trump seek a third term as US President?

Should Trump wish to lead American well into his eighties then it wouldn't be a particularly straight forward route.

Potential methods could include switching roles with Vice-President JD Vance and then switching back again after election (remind you of anyone Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev?), being selected as president or amending the US constitution so that no president can serve more than two consecutive terms.